Leidos
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Junior Software Engineer
Brief overview
Huntsville, ALIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$70k–$126k/yrStated range
3+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
DevOps tools (e.g., GitLab)CI/CD practicesC++BashPythonLinux software developmentWindows software developmentCyber-secure software developmentRF simulationReal-time systemsSystem deployment and reliabilityOperating system configuration and managementNetwork integrity maintenanceDebugging integrated systemsThreat model integrationRadar and RF principlesHigh performance computing
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is a leading technology company that provides engineering and IT solutions for government and commercial customers. The Junior Software Engineer will work on complex software systems, utilizing DevOps tools and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support projects for the Defense Intelligence Community and other clients.
Responsibilities
- Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab for CI/CD practices
- Implement and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics on real-time systems
- Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop RF simulation system backend software
- Participate in test, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance
- Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, install/load software, troubleshoot, maintain network integrity, and implement system enhancements
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to debug problems when integrating threat models
Skills
- Candidate must have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of overall relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience writing object oriented code in C++
- Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
- Experience with Linux and Windows software development
- Knowledge of cyber-secure software development principles
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area
- Knowledge of radar and RF principles
- High performance computing – x86 intrinsics, ARM SVE, GPU, etc
- Experience with Real Time OSs – RT-Linux, INTime, FreeRTOS, Integrity, VXWorks, etc
- Familiarity with Yocto
- Understanding of network principles and protocols (ISO/OSI model, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Experience configuring machines to meet NIST, CMMC, and STIG requirements
- Active Secret or higher security clearance
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Candidate must have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of overall relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience writing object oriented code in C++
- Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
- Experience with Linux and Windows software development
- Knowledge of cyber-secure software development principles
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of radar and RF principles
- High performance computing – x86 intrinsics, ARM SVE, GPU, etc
- Experience with Real Time OSs – RT-Linux, INTime, FreeRTOS, Integrity, VXWorks, etc
- Familiarity with Yocto
- Understanding of network principles and protocols (ISO/OSI model, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Experience configuring machines to meet NIST, CMMC, and STIG requirements
- Active Secret or higher security clearance
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement